Children's Ministries Administrative Assistant

OVERVIEW
This full-time position is responsible for the administrative needs of all Children’s Ministry programs at the Eden Prairie Campus. This role is essential to making Woods Kids a vibrant ministry through which young people, their parents, and volunteers can grow and develop a resilient faith in Jesus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support for the Children’s Ministry Team and programs
• Monitor and process Children’s Ministry expenditures
• Aid in Communications as needed: Parent Cue, social media, mass emails, etc.
• Support major events – Camp Woods Kids (formerly Vacation Bible School), Fall Kick Off, etc.
• Support scheduling, registration and reporting for weekly and seasonal ministry events
• Actively participate in all-staff and ministry-specific meetings
• Partner with Children’s Ministry Team on special assignments
• Assist in ordering and maintaining Children’s Ministry supplies and resources
• Participate fully as a member of the Children’s Ministry Staff team by communicating effectively, sharing resources, and helping other team members as needed
• Ensure observation of the Child/Youth Safety Policy
• Delegate appropriate tasks to volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate degree preferable
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions
• Ability to manage significant flows of information
• Ability to write and communicate clearly. Editing skills are desirable.
• Exhibit familiarity and working knowledge of computer systems:
  1. Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
  2. Creative programs (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, Etc.)
  3. Organizational programs (e.g., Pro Presenter, Planning center, Fellowship One)
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Subscribe to and affirm the Statement of Faith and Covenant of Wooddale Church
• Become or remain a member in good standing of Wooddale Church
• Be a regular participant in public worship at Wooddale Church

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Children’s Executive Director
• Works with designated staff and volunteers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Extensive sitting for extended periods of time and working on a computer
• Repetitive keyboard and mouse movement required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer